Clerk of court
Lancaster County Prothonotarys Office
50 N. Duke ST, Lancaster, PA 17608
monday: 8:30 AM – 4:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Passport offices in Pennsylvania
Passport offices in Lancaster, PA
4 passport acceptance locations in Lancaster. 4 take passport photos on site and 4 accept walk-ins without an appointment.
Post office
Lancaster Main Post Office
1400 Harrisburg Pike, Lancaster, PA 17604
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Public library
Lancaster Public Library
125 North Duke ST, Lancaster, PA 17602
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Public library
Manheim Township Public Library
595 Granite Run Drive, Lancaster, PA 17601
monday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- New applications
- In-person renewals
- Photos on site
- Wheelchair accessible
Applying for a passport in Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Every listing above is an official passport acceptance facility in Lancaster — post offices, clerks of court, public libraries, and other government offices authorized to review your documents, witness your signature, and seal your DS-11 application packet for the U.S. Department of State. First-time applicants, minors under 16, and anyone replacing a lost, stolen, or damaged passport must apply in person at one of these Lancaster locations; most adult renewals can skip the visit entirely and apply by mail.
4 of the 4 facilities in Lancaster take compliant 2×2 inch passport photos on site, so you can apply and be photographed in a single trip. 4 locations accept walk-ins without an appointment, though published hours can differ from photo or acceptance counter hours. Always bring proof of U.S. citizenship, a photo ID, and payment for both the State Department fee and the facility's $35 execution fee.
If you are traveling within 14 days (or 28 for a foreign visa), an acceptance facility is not enough — you will need an appointment at a regional passport agency. Our Pennsylvania page lists the nearest options, and each Lancaster listing links to directions, live hours, and the busiest and quietest times to visit.